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A satellite of mass m is orbiting around the earth (mass M, radius R) in a circular orbital of radius 4R. It starts losing energy slowly at a constant `-(dE)/(dt)=eta`due to friction. Find the time (t) in which the satellite will spiral down to the surface of the earth.

Answer» Correct Answer - `t=(3GMm)/(8etaR)`


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